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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.25, 403.66 and 132.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.25, 403.66 and 132.22 is: 198.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.25 : 403.66 = 132.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.25/403.66 = 132.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.25x = 403.66 × 132.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.25x = 53,371.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,371.93/269.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.22

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